Absolute must visit. Met the owner who was extremely polite. My family is Haitian and to know that there is a Haitian restaurant here had us leaping for Joy. We are foodies and definite skeptics when it comes to food that we grew up eating. MO's restaurant did not disappoint. My kids immediately began to dance as they ate and were more excited to eat the food of our culture. We had the fried pork meal and chicken meal. They were a large portion making it worth it. The flavors of the food was amazing as well. Anyone looking for Haitian food ensure to stop here. It is worth it. read more

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I got the creole shrimp entree it was very flavorful and full. The restaurant itself is a hole in the wall but in a good way. Dark ambiance and seating it's available inside. I've done both take out and sat in and service is still good. read more

I went here because I saw a video on TikTok about this place. And let me just say I've had Haitian food from everywhere in Miami and nothing taste as good as this place. The meat was so flavorful, the rice was delicious, the fried plantains was soft and crispy. I've never had them like that before.I told the owners they need to come to Miami because they would definitely make a killing. The portions are huge enough to eat off of one plate. I have to plan another trip to come back to Key West just for this meal because it was to die for 100 out of 10. read more

Mo's Restaurant - Couronne - Haitian Near Me - Key West, Florida

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$40 for a bowl of oxtail and another $40 for a bowl of jerky goat. That's $80 for two bowls. They do come with rice and vegetables, but that's still $80. The oxtail was alright, but not $40 worth. FYI there were 8 pieces of oxtails. The goat was super hard, as if they kept brewing the same meat for days. The dishes were both very salty. Quite disappointed. Also, the place is very dated. read more

If you're looking for Caribbean food absolutely packed with flavor, Mo's Restaurant is a MUST try. If you haven't had Caribbean food - now's the time to try it!! We're from out of town and came specifically for the French onion soup, and it was hands down the best I've ever had. Rich, comforting, and perfectly done. We also ordered the creole shrimp with rice and vegetables, which was incredible. The rice reminded me of jollof rice and beans - so flavorful and cooked perfectly. My brother had the spicy creole shrimp pasta and said it was one of the best dishes he's ever eaten. The owner/chef was incredibly welcoming and attentive, and even treated us to pie on the house which was outstanding. Portions are generous (great leftovers the next day!). This is truly a hidden gem and highly recommended to anyone visiting or craving bold, authentic Caribbean flavors. read more

Mo's Restaurant - Haitian Near Me - Key West, Florida

Staff: friendly & appreciative of the business Food: we all shared each others food. Everything was flavorful and delicious. Ambiance: had a family business feel. Caribbean drinks to select from Go here if you love flavor!! read more

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Great authentic food made from the heart. Really enjoyed the fried pork and potatoes. If you looking for a place that feels like you eating with family this your place read more

Really good restaurant, small space but it feels very homey! The food portions are big so you definitely have leftovers for the next day and the food tasted AMAZINGGGG oddly enough it tasted like my mom's food lol. The service was wonderful the owner I'm assuming is very sweet and funny anddddd gave us free dessert at the end of our meal which I didn't get a picture of because we ate it read more

Mo's Restaurant - Creole shrimp pasta - Haitian Near Me - Key West, Florida

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As this dingy place had been in the spot for more than a decade, the locals def know what's up. The fried rice has creole kick that you can smell and taste. Fall off the bone oxtail in that tomato sauce, mmm hmm. Shrimp creole was good too, could've been more spicier and more shrimp. LARGE portion but hefty $ too. read more

5 stars hands down!!! Mo's is a little hidden gem in Key West owned by Mo himself. Really nice guy! We walked right in about 8pm and he told us just to sit wherever. Started off with crab cakes for appetizers. It was 2 thin patties served with salad. It was quite large so it could easily serve two people or for one person as a main entree. For our main course, we stepped out of our comfort zone and ordered the goat which we had with red beans and rice and vegetables. I typically don't order goat because of the gamey taste. But the way Mo prepared the goat was just absolutely mind blowing! I kid you not!! For a second I thought I was eating beef. The spices in the stew with the rice, beans and vegetables came together nicely. Finished the entire thing! Next thing you know, here comes Mo with 2 slices of pie. One was key lime and the other was pumpkin. We didn't even tell him we were going to order dessert.. it's like he was reading our minds. And he didn't charge us for it either. Told you he was nice!! So if you're in the area and you're craving good Haitian food.. come to Mo's Restaurant. I live in Orlando and the Haitian food there is nothing compared to here. This place is legit good and it's got a cozy mom and pop vibe. Another thing I'd like to add is that parking is a challenge. It's best to park on one of the side streets away from the main street. Tip: park on Georgia Street in front of the Jehova Witness church to avoid towing. You're welcome. read more

I've been to the Keys so many times, and my biggest regret is not discovering this place sooner. The food is absolutely amazing, and the service is just as incredible. If you're in the area, I 100% recommend stopping by you will not regret it! read more

I was really interested in trying Haitian food so we made Mo's our first stop when we landed in Key West. When we arrived around 7pm, it wasn't busy at all - it was just us and the chef. I ordered the oxtails with dirty rice and the chef got to work. The stove was next to the bar and restaurant was filled with absolutely mouthwatering aromas while he cooked our meals. The oxtails were amazing - slightly falling off the bone tender but with a bit of gelatinous chew covered with a slightly buttery and spicy roux - very reminiscent of New Orleans style cooking. The dirty rice was very tasty too and the portions were very generous. This is defiantly a bit different than the tourist restaurants on Duval - but is probably a lot better if you like that sort of thing! Highly recommended! read more

Mo's Restaurant - Dirty rice and veggies - Haitian Near Me - Key West, Florida

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This is a family own restaurant they're very generous and lovely! They served us a soup to celebrate new year. I love goat and this place makes it amazing. It was a huge portion and definitely enough for two people. They also give us pie which I didn't get a chance to take a picture of but the key like was very tasty! The customer service surpassed my expectations I definitely recommend this place! read more

Mo's Restaurant - New Year soup! - Haitian Near Me - Key West, Florida

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This is a little gem in Key West. The people were friendly and they so would have gotten 5 stars if it wasn't for the lack of kid menu or choices for kids to eat. My cousin had order the food photo below. I ordered the chicken and potatoes and it was the most fall off the bone chicken so good full of flavor. read more

Mo's Restaurant - Haitian Near Me - Key West, Florida

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Decided to get off the main path and visit Mo's for some good grub! Had ordered the crab cakes and shrimp creole with rice and vegetables. Crab cakes didn't really hit the mark for me. Not sure I really tasted crab and it's a bit flat sitting on a bed of lettuce. The shrimp creole was absolutely fantastic though! Full of flavor with some heat and would recommend this to everyone if you're willing to venture off from the main strip. read more

Mo's Restaurant - a row of parked motorcycles - Haitian Near Me - Key West, Florida

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Holy cow. Honestly, some of the best food we've ever had. We've eaten all over the world and this place is in our top three hands down. The food has so much flavor and soul. You can taste the effort that goes into it. I'd take this place over an overpriced fancy restaurant every day of the week. We recommend getting the fried plantains, oxtail and fried pork plates. Pro tip get the garlic bread to soak up all the delicious sauces read more

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Super excited to eat Haitian food now when I am in Key West. I wasn't a big fan of their Rice though. The plantain, pikliz, and.pork was delicious!! They have a small eating area inside if you want to stay and eat in it. It was just us at the restaurant and they had Haitian music playing. They had wonderful customer service. Our food was cooked fairly quickly and staff was very nice. I noticed most people actually got their orders to go. Next time that's what we might end up doing. It's so close to the beach. It would be cool to go eat it on the beach. They do not have a parking lot but we were able to find one our parking in front of the restaurant. We went during a weekday during lunchtime, so there wasn't very many other cars. It may be hard to find parking if it is a busy weekend. read more

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Best food on the island! Small, out of the beaten path. Not a fancy place. But the food is amazing

This place is GREAT. My favorite meal of my trip to Key West. We had the Creole shrimp with rice and mixed vegetables, and the snapper with rice and vegetables. They were both fantastic. Good sized portions of food. Friendly service, not a fancy place (which to me is a plus) but clean and welcoming. The key lime pie was really good too. Definitely worth getting off of Duval Street to check this place out! read more

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The smell of cooked food was very strong, restaurant had poor ventilation, our clothes had to be washed after we left The curb appeal of the restaurant was poor I ordered the seafood stew, not enough seafood for $32.99 4 pieces of shrimp, 3 halves of scallops and small piece of fish, the plate was filled with potatoes instead. The creole flavor was very good. My husband ordered the ribs and he said the meat tasted old We waited over half an hour for them to bring the food. The waitress confused our order twice with the next table. read more

I have wanted to visit Mo's for the longest. They serve Haitian and Creole cuisine. I have never tried Haitian food, so I was very curious. Since they recently partnered up with Door Dash, I decided to order some delivery. Everything on the menu seems amazing. I ended choosing the Chicken Casserole and the French onion soup. Both items were delicious! The casserole was creamy and hearty. The soup was comforting. I would definitely order it again. Overall, 4 stars. read more

Mo's Restaurant - Chicken casserole for takeout - Haitian Near Me - Key West, Florida

This is the BEST Caribbean food I've had in the keys and in general. The love put into the food is shown. Our server was amazing and down to earth! We had enough for left overs & the leftovers were eaten before the end of our ride home. The ambiance of the restaurant is laid back and comfortable. This place is underrated and not talked enough about. read more

Mo's Restaurant - Oxtail Entree - Haitian Near Me - Key West, Florida

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I'm on deployment in Key West, FL. I was talking to the shuttle driver for my hotel. I stated to him that there are many Haitans that live in Key West, FL. I was interested in trying authentic Haitian food. My driver said he had the best Haitian restaurant called Mo's. My co-worker and I decided to go try Mo's. We ordered the fried pork, which is called Griot. We had rise & peas with fried plaintians. When the owner brought our food to the table. It was popping hot and the best food I had since deploying to Key West, FL. The owner son customer service was quality service. As we waited for the preparation of our food. I felt like I was sitting in a Haitian home. The ambiance was very comfortable, and the attentiveness of the owner and his son were awesome. I already returned back to Mo's. I enjoyed the curry goat and oxtail. When you travel to Key West, FL, and you want a home cooked meal. Make your way to Mo's. I was very impressed. You will be too. To all my Yelpers, let's continue to eat our way through the world. read more

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Very pleased. Got the Caribbean chicken with white rice and black beans. The sauce on chicken was good but those black beans... were the best I've had. I'm not big on beans but these were so flavorful! I was putting just the sauce on my rice and even dipping my chicken in it, was so good. However, my one disappointment was the texture of the chicken. The first few bites were good, but then it got a little mushy. Nothing crazy, and still very edible, but definitely a little over cooked. The oxtails were great! I'm used to Jamaican oxtails and these have a different flavor I've never had. You could taste the vegetables in the broth, very good! They treated us with the key lime and sweet potato pie. We were soooo stuffed by then but had to indulge. And didn't regret it as we wobbled out the restaurant. Definitely recommend! read more

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Oxtail and Griot were excellent. Every bite of rice, veggies, and meat were exceptionally delectable. read more

Mo's Restaurant - Oxtail and Griot. - Haitian Near Me - Key West, Florida

Oh my goodness the food here is ridiculously good! I had the snapper with roasted potatoes, the snapper was tender and smokey and those potatoes had crispy edges and were full of flavor. The sautéed vegetables were equally good. I love the fact that you can see the chef cooking your food from your table, flames and all. Definitely try this place you won't be sorry. read more

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When I'm in the keys I try and seek out the places that locals go eat that are hidden gems and this is one of those places no doubt. It's small but has tons of character. The staff are extremely appreciative of your choice to eat in their establishment. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the rice on point baby. My only hitch was the piece of key lime pie was the smallest I've ever received and it was $7 that itself felt like a complete rip off but the other items I had made up for it. read more

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10/10. Don't hesitate! Food was amazing. Goat and oxtail is to die for. Wish I'd live closer, to go more. read more

Mo's Restaurant - 10/10- I had the goat with rice and veggies, my partner had the oxtail. Both plates were amazing. - Haitian Near Me - Key West, Florida

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Mos Restaurant's seafood rice and veggies are a flavor-packed delight, and the snapper with potatoes is simply bomb! Must-try! read more

Mo's Restaurant - Mos Restaurant's seafood rice and veggies are a flavor-packed delight, and the snapper with potatoes is simply bomb! Must-try! - Haitian Near Me - Key West, Florida

Wanted to try this place, it's Haitian and family run. Service was really friendly, maybe a little slow but I'm thinking they cooked everything to order. My husband had the gazpacho soup, flavorful and so fresh. He also had the Snapper special with rice and veggies. He loved that too. I had the oxtails that came with a side of vegetables and rice with black beans. We did order the plantains but they were not the mature plantains we were expecting. That was the only issue but was just a misunderstanding, we asked but I don't think he understood what we meant. Overall great meal! read more

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This restaurant was recommended to us by someone who worked at our hotel. I asked him what the locals eat and Mo's was at the top of his list. This is my first time trying Haitian food and here were my first two thoughts: (1) DAYUM THIS IS BOMB and (2) where have you been all my life. You know a place is good when there's a garlic bulb caricature on the front window (see attached picture. All I have to say is don't eat at any of the hyped up overpriced spots in key west. Go straight here and don't look back. Get the shrimp dirty rice, shrimp Creole pasta and red snapper plate. Thank me later. It's so good that I immediately yelped Haitian restaurants in my area and nothing looked as good. Actually I have one question for the restaurant if they ever read this-- what's in all your sauces and why is it so tasty? Signed, A Haitian food convert read more

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We decided to check out MO's after a recommendation from our hotel front desk. It didn't disappoint! Best meal of our whole trip. Low key spot away from Duval street, locals were having dinner, my type of spot. Ordered plantains and French onion soup as appetizers. Seriously some of the best French onion soup I've ever had. Cleaned my bowl. For dinner we ordered popular items. I got the snapper and my husband got the shrimp creole. Amazing flavors of the fish and sauces without being too heavy. They also had this very spicy slaw on the side. If you like spice, try it! We finished the meal with pumpkin and key lime pie. Out of all of the key lime pie I had on the island, this one was the best. A must try. We will be back. read more

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If you've never had Haitian food, MO's is a great place to start. Haitian food is in my opinion, very tasty and delicious. Try the Griot, the Chicken or any of the other classic dishes. You will be pleasantly surprised. read more

Key West, Florida --- I discovered a restaurant in Key West that I will NOT return to - "Mo's Restaurant". "Mo's" is 1 step below bad service - NO service. I was greeted with a confused look. I asked "Do I order, then sit?". The reply was an abrupt "sit anywhere". No casual greetings, or suggestions when they came to table for my order, just a stare like I was holding them up. Nobody even returned to my table once I gave my order, other than to deliver my food and mumbled something, as he was walking away. I thought he was coming back with something he forgot to bring - I was wrong, nobody ever returned. A young guy surprised me when he brought the credit card machine to my table ready to pay. I told him I wanted to try some Key Lime Pie. Then came the bill machine again, before the pie. On a side subject, the wine glasses hanging for customers' wine are totally foggy. Not sure when the last time they saw soap & water. The staff has no personality at all, or professionalism. Another point, I don't know if I dislike like Key Lime pie or I don't like theirs (my 1st was today). It was a thick texture, kinda pasty, and very thin. If that is the way Key Lime pie is, I do 't like Key Lime pie. My seafood casserole was all pasta topped with cheese. The only clue of seafood were tiny chunks in my dish that appeared to be chicken (& very little of it) My casserole was very hot - I will give them that. "Run-A-Way Bill" was here! ... but won't return #RunAwayBill 03.24.21 read more

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We got shrimp creole with rice and vegetables. If you're looking something different, this is the place! They make it by order, fresh and flavorful. read more

I got the goat dinner and my buddy got the creole pasta. It's was amazing. Such a true family feel at this restaurant. You could tell the workers really care about the food they put out and are very passionate about it. Will be going back regularly as I am in Key West multiple times a year. read more

Mo's Restaurant - Goat with rice beans and veggies - Haitian Near Me - Key West, Florida

My wife and I never had Haitian food so we decided to give this place a go, I'm glad we did because the food was amazing! We had the Ox tail and goat curry, both dishes were great. If you like your food spicy, ask for their pickled peppers, it's amazing! Food and service was on point, would definitely go back. read more

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A hole in the wall, family owned spot, not* right in the middle of town. Also, not far AT ALL. Food is authentic and full of flavor. They only serve beer and wine because of church across the road- which we didn't mind. Oxtails with dirty rice and seafood pasta were both exceptional- I asked the woman cooking for hot sauce before I tried the food and she kindly said "you asked for mild, try it and let me know if you need something more". We enjoyed a small complimentary dessert to end our meal. Overall, such a warm environment with flavorful food. Different from your average Keys restaurant. Also, very clean place! read more

Mo's Restaurant - a plate of pasta with chicken and vegetables - Haitian Near Me - Key West, Florida

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Ambiance - food was great! Will order pickup next time! Not much more to say... have creole was made from scratch... spices perfect!

None of the food here lacks flavor! The owners are friendly and hospitable. Our table ordered the Veggie Pasta, Roasted Chicken, BBQ Ribs, Rice & Beans and the Plantains. YOU. WONT. REGRET. VISITING MO'S RESTAURANT! read more